A reporter walks into a bar around 11 a.m. on a weekday and asks the black-haired, blue-eyed barista, “Is it too early for a Horsefeather?” To which he smiles and replies, in a heavy French accent, “It’s the perfect time.”

The coffee and wine bar affectionately referred to as “The Pig” serves mostly coffee in the mornings, but you can get a drink (even non-morning drinks like whiskey) as early as 9 a.m. The Pig makes their Horsefeathers with Old Overholt American rye whiskey, bitters and ginger beer, and serves them in a highball glass garnished with a gourmet maraschino cherry.

Other libations at this location: Classic and signature cocktails — several made with house-infused vodka or gin — including Moscow Mules in copper mugs, a handful of wines and about two dozen craft beers. The Frenchman’s favorite drink, at least en ce moment, is the Oriole, a signature cocktail with Aperol, Limoncello, fresh lemon and cava.

— Drink up. Stay classy. Don’t forget to tip your bartender. And let us know if you want to suggest a libation for this feature — email sshepherd@ljworld.com or Tweet her at Twitter.com/KCSSara. Cheers.

I tried ordering a horsefeather in St. Louis and the bartender got mad at me, she'd never heard of one. I forgot that this is about the only town where these are commonly ordered. And good luck even finding bitters at most bars outside of Lawrence. My favorite bartender quote on that: "I think that's the dusty little bottle in the corner that they showed me during training. " And some snotty bartender in KC made me put the bitters in myself because he was thought I was spoiling some Bulleit bourbon with them. I only order this drink in Lawrence now.